... Imperial Russia Patricia Herlihy begins her book with an attention grabbing quote from a Russian temperance priest stating that "There is nothing in the world worse than drunkenness." (1) This blunt phrase sets the tone of the book and prepares the reader for an up close and frankly detailed ... of Russia. This book also fit nicely into the class's recent discussions about Nicholas II, and provides some background for events to come, most notably the outbreak of war beginning in 1914. (2) In August 1914, Nicholas II limited the sale of vodka to "first-class restaurants and clubs" and lat...

• Word Count: 1133
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School